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Literary
July 22, 1800
Event 1 of 2
The New Hampshire Gazette
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
What is this article about?
A satirical poem from an English paper, using the metaphor of building 'castles in the air' to escape earthly concerns, but fearing that even imaginary realms might be taxed by scheming ministers devising new levies.
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CASTLES IN THE AIR.
From a late English Paper.
To dwell on earth, gross element,
Let groveling spirits bear;
But I, on nobler plans intent,
Build Castles in the Air.
No neighbour there can disagree,
Or thwart what I design;
For there, not only all I see,
But all I wish--is mine.
One thing, 'tis true, excites my fear;
Nor let it seem surprising;
Whilst Ministers, from year to year,
New taxes are devising.
Lest earth being tax'd, as soon it may,
Beyond what earth can bear,
Our Financier a Tax should lay
On--Castles in the Air.
Well with the end the means would suit,
Would he, in these our days,
Ideal Plans to execute,
Ideal Taxes raise!
From a late English Paper.
To dwell on earth, gross element,
Let groveling spirits bear;
But I, on nobler plans intent,
Build Castles in the Air.
No neighbour there can disagree,
Or thwart what I design;
For there, not only all I see,
But all I wish--is mine.
One thing, 'tis true, excites my fear;
Nor let it seem surprising;
Whilst Ministers, from year to year,
New taxes are devising.
Lest earth being tax'd, as soon it may,
Beyond what earth can bear,
Our Financier a Tax should lay
On--Castles in the Air.
Well with the end the means would suit,
Would he, in these our days,
Ideal Plans to execute,
Ideal Taxes raise!
What sub-type of article is it?
Poem
Satire
What themes does it cover?
Taxation Oppression
Political
What keywords are associated?
Castles In The Air
Taxes
Ministers
Imagination
Satire
What entities or persons were involved?
From A Late English Paper.
Literary Details
Title
Castles In The Air.
Author
From A Late English Paper.
Key Lines
One Thing, 'Tis True, Excites My Fear;
Nor Let It Seem Surprising;
Whilst Ministers, From Year To Year,
New Taxes Are Devising.
Lest Earth Being Tax'd, As Soon It May,